Wells Fargo names new South Jersey president

Wells Fargo announced today via its Princeton office that James Newson has been appointed area president for the South Jersey market in the company’s Southern New Jersey region.

Newson assumes the Princeton-based role Sept. 23. He will lead a team of 600 bankers, including five district managers covering 50 banking stores in Mercer, Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties. This market holds more than $3.2 billion in deposits, according to the announcement.

Newson previously was Wells Fargo Customer Connection's senior vice president and group regional executive for retail sales, service, credit card and small business.